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Some area restaurants reopen for dining inside Friday, but others not so fast.
Dining in may be allowed, but not all Piedmont area restaurant owners were ready to start serving people seated at tables or booths inside on Friday. A number of area restaurants remained open for carry-out or delivery only. Piedmont is following Gov. Stitt’s “Open Up and Recover Safely” plan....
Today’s allergies are not being helped by the wind.
Mold drops down to low and tree and grass remains high. #okallergyreport
Tyeshia Anderson becomes the third Piedmont player nominated to the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State team over the last two seasons.
By Trey Hunter Sports Editor Tyeshia Anderson was selected to the 2020 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State team, which was released Wednesday on the OCA website. The Piedmont senior averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 23 games played during the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 seaso...
Our eyes are swollen, how about yours?
Mold drops down to moderate while grass and tree pollen stay high. #okallergyreport
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Grab some Kleenex, we may need it.
Ugly allergy day today! #okallergyreport
COVID-19 by Zip Code as of 4/29/2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Don’t forget to wash your mask.
It is allergy season. Compare for yourself!
COVID-19 vs. Cold vs. Flu vs. Allergies
It is a beautiful day.
Governor Kevin Stitt sends letter to President Trump
Today I sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump to ask for him to declare the #COVID19 pandemic an “Act of God” to provide aid to our oil and gas industry and to protect the environment.
In this unprecedented time, we must continue to work strategically with our federal government to help our state’s public health and economy. Oklahoma, we are in this together and we will get through this.
Haircuts and styles return to Piedmont Friday.
The red and white barber pole stood next to an open door at Bill’s Barber Shop in Piedmont Friday, a door that had been closed over a month. Friday, Bill Sharp returned to work in Piedmont. His customers had waited for weeks. Sharp snipped the growth on the top of customer James Hawk of Piedmont. ...
Bill Sharp at Bill’s Barber Shop cuts James Hawk’s hair in Piedmont and LeAnn Holland went to work with scissors at The Pristine Salon Friday as barbershops, hair and nail salons statewide reopened. Read more soon in The Piedmont-Surrey Gazette.
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Sales Tax Revenue Comparison
By Conrad Dudderar Senior Staff Writer Even before the impact of businesses closing due to COVID-19 is truly realized, Canadian County has seen a significant overall decline in sales tax revenues in recent months. Canadian County has had to withstand a 20.7% drop in sales tax collections – totalin...
Piedmont’s state of emergency proclamation has been extended.
Piedmont’s state of emergency proclamation has been extended through May 31, City Manager Jason Orr said. The Piedmont City Council met Monday to discuss the city’s financial shape during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and layoffs were discussed. Layoffs of two employees were announced Wednesday...
The city manager announced layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Robert Medley Managing Editor The city manager announced layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, just two days after Mayor Kurt Mayabb told city council members he had hoped to see other measures before jobs were cut. Layoffs were announced Wednesday by City Manager Jason Orr. “I want to be very ...
Piedmont City Council discusses layoffs, loss of sales tax http://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/21/piedmont-city-council-discusses-possible-layoffs-due-to-loss-of-sales-tax/
The city is facing layoffs due to the loss of sales tax revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Mayor Kurt Mayabb, who said he would like consider other measures before cutting jobs. In an emergency city council meeting Monday, Mayabb said that the financial shape of the city is the reason the ci...
Great Plains Bank of Piedmont helps small businesses make payroll. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/20/great-plains-bank-of-piedmont-helps-40-businesses-secure-payrolls/
When the COVID-19 pandemic in March resulted in many local businesses closing doors temporarily or reducing their services, and as shelter in place orders started keeping people at home, paychecks for many people were in jeopardy. But the Small Business Administration Payroll Protection Program loan...
Brisket at the Barn Canceled
Brisket at the Barn, an annual event of Piedmont’s F&M Bank, has been canceled due to the city’s state of emergency. Eric Anderson, President of F&M Bank’s Piedmont branch, said the annual event in May was canceled this year after the city of Piedmont extended the emergency proclamation to May...
Race horse trainer Von Hemel of Piedmont talks about the pandemic from Oaklawn in Arkansas Tuesday. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/14/piedmonts-donnie-von-hemel-keeps-racing-with-empty-stands/
The horses are still running at some racetracks in Oklahoma and Arkansas. But no one is in the stands these days. The sport of horse racing has changed dramatically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Donnie K. Von Hemel, 58, a Piedmont resident and world-renowned trainer. Von Hemel was riding a sadd...
No April fooling....snow joke...check this forecast. http://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/14/april-snow-possible-overnight-freeze-warning-issued/
An April snowfall is possible overnight in Canadian County, the National Weather Service reported. A freeze warning is in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. Tuesday. The low temperature in the Piedmont area will be near 32 degrees. The forecast follows: Monday night A slight chance of rain and snow befo...
Third death in Canadian County reported. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/13/third-death-in-canadian-county-from-covid-19-reported/
Canadian County has had three deaths from the coronavirus, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported Monday. There are 57 cases in Canadian County and 6 cases in Kingfisher County Monday, the department reports. No deaths have been reported in Kingfisher County. Statewide, there are 2,069 cas...
District Attorney Mike Fields concerned with domestic cases. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/13/district-attorney-concerned-with-domestic-abuse-cases/
With people losing jobs, children at home with online learning assignments, and shelter in place orders across the county, the ingredients for domestic violence and child abuse has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, said District Attorney Mike Fields. Oklahoma City police have reported a recent...
The north wind is dropping temperatures Sunday.🥶 Oh wow 😮 Look at the flag! Wind advisory, freeze warning issued. Check The Piedmont-Surrey Gazette for updates.
A significant weather advisory has been issued for northwestern Oklahoma and northeastern Canadian counties until 1:45 p.m. Sunday. Check the Piedmont-Surrey Gazette for updates.
A significant weather advisory has been issued for northwestern Oklahoma and northeastern Canadian counties until 1:45 p.m. Sunday.
Wind advisory and freeze warning overnight with snow possible Tuesday! http://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/12/wind-advisory-on-easter-freeze-warning-overnight/
A wind advisory has been issued for central Oklahoma, including Canadian and Kingfisher counties, for Sunday afternoon, The National Weather Service reported. Winds from the north of 30 mph to 40 mph could gust up to 55 mph from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Motorists are urged to take precautions in lighter ve...
Storms firing up in southwest Oklahoma Saturday night. Wind advisory in Canadian County on Easter 🐣 Sunday.
http://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/11/chance-for-severe-weather-saturday-night/
Storm chances will increase Saturday night in the Piedmont area, The National Weather Service reported. Saturday evening there is a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a high near 73. South wind will be abou...
Rain Peyton, Tyeshia Anderson were set to help defend Class 5A state championship
Rain Peyton, Tyeshia Anderson were set to help defend Class 5A state championship By Trey Hunter Sports Editor Rain Peyton and Tyeshia Anderson may not have won a second straight state championship, but they did help set a standard at Piedmont. The Wildcats’ march to defending their Class 5A state...
Bible found in Piedmont
https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/10/owner-of-lost-episcopal-bible-in-piedmont-area-sought/
Someone lost an Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Holy Bible in the Piedmont area that was recently found by Nedra Funk. Inside the Book is the name Christopher Daugherty. The owner is being sought. The Book includes two parts, The Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and the Holy Bible. It was printed...
Stories of the prairie. Piedmont area homestead story told. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/09/where-history-unfolds-on-the-canadian-county-prairie/
By Carol Mowdy Bond Contributing Writer Their original barn fell down in the 1990s. But the property in eastern Canadian County has been in the family for six generations, surviving everything from the Dust Bowl to World War II and the Great Depression. Today, Robert Treece, and his wife Aimeé, liv...
Coping with emergency orders in Piedmont. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/09/piedmont-police-say-residents-coping-with-emergency-rules/
By Robert Medley Managing Editor People are working together to protect each other in Piedmont, and residents have cooperated with emergency orders that are in place due to COVID-19, said Police Chief Scott Singer. Like other cities across the state and in Canadian County, Piedmont is under a state....
State Highway 3 project approved in Canadian County. https://piedmontnewsonline.com/index.php/2020/04/09/state-highway-3-project-approved-in-canadian-county/
By Conrad Dudderar Senior Staff Writer A $3.8 million asphalt resurfacing project will benefit motorists traveling in northwest Canadian County. An Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) contractor will resurface a 3.35-mile section of State Highway 3 (Northwest Expressway) from 4 miles sou...
At home and in need of some brick repair?
By Jayson Knight Mustang Times Frankie Stubblefield was the son of a mason, and has been brick-laying for 40 years. Stubblefield served a four-year tour of duty in the mid-70s as an armor crewman- or tank operator- before taking up the family business at 21. “I’ve been doing brick work my whole ...
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WRESTLING: Piedmont is warming up now for its Class 5A Dual State tournament semifinals match with Collinsville here at Firelake Arena in Shawnee. Dual starts shortly. Follow along in the comments for score and match updates. Follow sports editor Trey Hunter on Twitter @TreyHunter87 & @Piedmont_Sports for updates as well.
At last...
At the board meeting recognizing some accomplished students.
Piedmont board of education meeting part 2
Piedmont board of education meeting. Not a long agenda tonight.
FINAL: Piedmont punches it’s ticket to the 2018 Softball State Playoffs with a 12-2 win over Guymon.
Piedmont board of Ed meeting.
Board of education meeting
Piedmont closes out a 79-57 win over McGuinness. Dylan Hahn with 24 to lead all scorers. Wildcats will face Del City for a trip to state tomorrow night.
Piedmont wrestling coach Erik Ford recaps back to back state championships from the Heindselman brothers. #okpreps
Josh Heindselman is headed back to the state finals after a 3-2 decision over Dane Jenkins of Guthrie.
Piedmont’s boys basketball team beat Shawnee 60-58 tonight on this buzzer beater from Rylan McDaniel.
Piedmont beats El Reno 63-61 tonight. Wild finish for the win.
Piedmont head coach Aaron Daniels talks about his team's loss to Lawton Mac Monday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Piedmont head coach Aaron Daniels talks about his team’s loss to MacArthur Monday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. #okpreps
Piedmont head coach Trent Worley talks about his team's 54-9 win over Woodward.
Connor Hawkins into the action. 35-0 Piedmont w/ 9:25 until half. #OKPreps
After a quarter, Piedmont leads Northwest Classen 28-0. Rylan McDaniel added this 13-yard touchdown to cap a busy first quarter for the Wildcats.
Colby Matlock in on the action. 21-0 Piedmont w/ 4:31 in the 1Q. Expertly scheduled homecoming game by PHS here. #okpreps
Rylan McDaniel takes a quick screen and goes 27 yards for a score. 14-0 Piedmont w/ 5:03 in the 1Q. #okpreps
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